Osceola County Courthouse

History

During the past twenty years, the population in Osceola County has over tripled. The exploding population growth and parallel growth in demand for court-related services had strained the court facilities past the point of capacity. In 2001, the Osceola County Courthouse opened to the public. The courthouse will serve the citizens of Osceola County well into the 21st Century.

Design

The facility houses the Courts, Court Administration, the Clerk of Court, the State Attorney, the Public Defender, and ancillary services of the Sheriff. The design includes the following:

250,000 square feet

Six main floors

Twelve courtrooms

Twelve judicial chambers

Eight hearing rooms

Parking

Courthouse parking is located on the East side of the complex. Street level and garage parking are free.

Security

Please note, the following items will be prohibited from coming into the courthouse:

Knives of any type/size

Alcohol

Bug bombs or spray

Clay

Handcuff key

Knitting needles

Lighters

Mace

Metal forks

Metal nail files

Metal picks

Paints

Pepper spray

Rat tail combs

Sharp point scissors

Sling shot

Stun gun

Tear gas

Tools & tape measures

Razors or box cutters

Glass bottles (over 4 oz)

Throwing stars

Drugs

Chinese sticks (hairsticks)

Medallions over 2"

Firearms

Kubaton sticks of any kind

Metal knuckles

Oversized belt buckles

Chemical gas

Chains over 12"

Body spray (over 4 oz)

Aerosol cans

Billie club

Tweezers

Explosives

Ammunition

Any and all other destructive devices and additional items not listed, considered dangerous by the security officials may be confiscated.